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FFmpeg vs MKVtools

A side-by-side look at FFmpeg and MKVtools. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

FFmpeg

FFmpeg

Video & Movies

FFmpeg is a free and open-source software for recording, converting and streaming audio and video. It provides command line tools for transcoding, slicing, analyzing and manipulating digital media files in various formats.

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MKVtools

MKVtools

Video & Movies

MKVtools is a free, open-source set of utilities for manipulating Matroska (MKV) media container files. It allows joining and splitting MKV files, editing headers and attachments, muxing/demuxing tracks, and more.

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